kindred kindred /ˈkɪndrɪd/

adjective

1. () Similar in quality or character  ( kindred , akin )
   similar in quality or character
    A feeling akin to terror
   a feeling akin to terror
    Kindred souls
   kindred souls
    The amateur is closely related to the collector
   the amateur is closely related to the collector
   
2. Related by blood or marriage  ( kindred )
   related by blood or marriage
    Kindred clans
   kindred clans
   

noun

1. Group of people related by blood or marriage  ( kin , kin group , kindred , clan , kinship group , tribe )
   group of people related by blood or marriage